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The most common concern nonprofit boards have when THINKING of hiring me . . .
One of the most common concerns I get from leaders and boards THINKING about hiring me to increase their mid- and major-left gifts is this . . .
The Three Reasons Nonprofit CEOs Reach Out to Me . . .
Nonprofit CEOs often reach out to me in times when they're in pain or feeling a sense of pride . . .
Unrestricted Donations For Your Nonprofits
I probably don't need to tell you that UNRESTRICTED donations make the greatest difference to...your mission, your annual growth, and your long-term sustainability.
But here's what I hear too often...
Nonprofit Leaders: Are you nervous?
I’ve gotten really good at knowing who my perfect client is.
In the first call I’m listening for something really specific. . .
The answer? Is a nervous energy around risk and spending present?
When nonprofit fundraising seems boring . . .
Here’s what I hear from fundraisers fairly often . . . “This feels like the same cycle every year. Honestly, it’s monotonous and not inspiring.”
I get it. We all can get tired of the routines required to successfully fulfill our jobs.
So, let’s ask ourselves two things . . . and they may even sound a little contradictory.
Who is your nonprofit board taking their cue from?
There’s a phrase I hear a lot when leaders describing their team's approach to individual fundraising. It goes something like this:
“They just need to move from transactional to relational fundraising.”
Well, that’s kinda the problem.
Nonprofit CEOs: What is the amount of money you can spend without asking your board?
Nonprofit CEOs - Do you know ‘the number’?
You know…the amount of money you can spend without having to ask your board…
What to Do About Lapsed Donors: What Nonprofits Should Know
Donor lapse (also known as donor attrition) is a common nonprofit challenge, but not an unsolvable one. A lapsed donor is a donor who gave to your nonprofit in the past but hasn’t donated again within a specific time period (typically 12 months).
The 3 Sources of Board Member Disengagement
Could Your Board Members Be More Engaged?
If your answer is yes, what’s it costing you because they’re not? Read on to learn about a FREE learning opportunity that will help.
The Key to Scaling and Growing Your Nonprofit: Embrace an Out-of-the-Box Perspective
When I started my business over 10 years ago, I don’t think I realized where I would be in 2023. Of course, anyone who starts a business has predefined goals—at least they should! I knew what I wanted to accomplish and the steps it would take to get there. Yet, things can sometimes get a tad bit cloudy on a normally-sunny day. (More on that in a minute.)
Leading Your Nonprofit Donors Through Investment-Level Conversations
What happens when your entire team knows how to have investment-level conversations with donors? Even, your board members?
To answer this you’ll have to see the email report from my client below . . .
Donor Cultivation: Treat them like Humans!
You know where I see millions of dollars left on the table every year? Yep, millions.
Transactional fundraising. I know, we hear it a lot. There are 3 specific instances that make my hair on the back of my neck stand up!
Compensation for Nonprofit Staff Members: 4 Strategies
You’ve likely heard the term “Great Resignation” to describe the trend of thousands of employees voluntarily leaving their jobs in 2021. Nearly every industry felt its impacts—including the nonprofit sector. While for-profit employees often cited the desire to find more meaning in their work as their reason for leaving, many nonprofit staff resigned due to burnout from taking on multiple roles within their organization at the same time.
This trend has led many nonprofits to reevaluate their strategies for retaining staff members. If your organization is in this position, one consideration that you’ll almost certainly discuss is compensation.